Definition of term

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Term (n.) In universities, schools, etc., a definite continuous period during which instruction is regularly given to students; as, the school year is divided into three terms..

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Ornithoscelida :: Ornithoscelida (n. pl.) A group of extinct Reptilia, intermediate in structure (especially with regard to the pelvis) between reptiles and birds..
Weave :: Weave (v. t.) To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately..
Dijudicate :: Dijudicate (v. i.) To make a judicial decision; to decide; to determine.
Intermediums :: Intermediums (pl. ) of Intermediu.
Countermark :: Countermark (v. t.) To apply a countermark to; as, to countermark silverware; to countermark a horse's teeth..
Countermine :: Countermine (n.) An underground gallery excavated to intercept and destroy the mining of an enemy.
Terminal :: Terminal (n.) Growing at the end of a branch or stem; terminating; as, a terminal bud, flower, or spike..
Predicrotic :: Predicrotic (a.) A term applied to the pulse wave sometimes seen in a pulse curve or sphygmogram, between the apex of the curve and the dicrotic wave..
Principal :: Principal (n.) In English organs the chief open metallic stop, an octave above the open diapason. On the manual it is four feet long, on the pedal eight feet. In Germany this term corresponds to the English open diapason..
Cognizable :: Cognizable (a.) Fitted to be a subject of judicial investigation; capable of being judicially heard and determined.
Nitrosyl :: Nitrosyl (n.) the radical NO, called also the nitroso group. The term is sometimes loosely used to designate certain nitro compounds; as, nitrosyl sulphuric acid. Used also adjectively..
Davy Jones :: Davy Jones () The spirit of the sea; sea devil; -- a term used by sailors.
Apyretic :: Apyretic (a.) Without fever; -- applied to days when there is an intermission of fever.
Respite :: Respite (n.) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
Approvement :: Approvement (n.) a confession of guilt by a prisoner charged with treason or felony, together with an accusation of his accomplish and a giving evidence against them in order to obtain his own pardon. The term is no longer in use; it corresponded to what is now known as turning king's (or queen's) evidence in England, and state's evidence in the United States..
Countermine :: Countermine (n.) A stratagem or plot by which another sratagem or project is defeated.
Judgment :: "Judgment (v. i.) The act of determining, as in courts of law, what is conformable to law and justice; also, the determination, decision, or sentence of a court, or of a judge; the mandate or sentence of God as the judge of all..
Definite :: Definite (a.) Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval..
Intermixture :: Intermixture (n.) A mass formed by mixture; a mass of ingredients mixed.
Dentate-sinuate :: Dentate-sinuate (a.) Having a form intermediate between dentate and sinuate.
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